Became tired of suburban life; the smog, the traffic, the too-close neighbors...

Sunday, June 12, 2005

April (and May and June) Showers Bring-

Unknown Wildflower- The late season showers have brought up some unknown flowers, this being one of them. Any ideas as to what this is?I know I'm going to feel so stupid.It's a Mariposa Lily! Much thanks to EJ!

Oh, that's good. It's been my experience that wildflowers don't always transplant well. I have a friend who's had some little daisy type flowers that want to grow in a spot in the grass. She's tried to put them in the garden and they won't grow, but they keep coming up in the grass. She has since mowed around them and pulled the grass in between by hand. :-)

squirl-My friend EJ just emailed...It's a Mariposa Lily!I tried transplanting some lupine, and got nowhere.Your friend has the right idea! They'll live where they choose, so you might as well go with the flow.

greenie-Both Mr. S(O)B. and myself love the unusual plants.Since retirement I've had more time for gardening.Last year was the first time I was able to propagate a rose, which is still alive and healthy!

Sierra bella, I'm thrilled that you found them too! I document the flowers that grow on the stage road every year and we've seen 7 or 8 new wildflowers this year. Your Mariposa lily being one of them. They are incredible! Do you have globe lilies? They are one of my favorites. How about Canon Delphiniums? We call the microphone flowers, and then there are the ones that look like firecrackers. We also noticed this year that most of the wild purple iris came in the white color instead. Interesting year, huh?

redwood recluse-It's been a very interesting year!Haven't seen the Canon Delphinium, but have the Globe Lily.We also have a lovely purple flower, much like an agapanthus, which grows on a vine-like stem.I'll try and get a picture!Glad to see you're back.